County or equivalent · 48029
Bexar County, Texas
Annual housing permits and reporting coverage
- Published estimate · 2025
- 6,333
- Reported only · 2025
- 5,993
- Added by estimation · 2025
- 340
Reported and estimated units by year
| Year and source | Published estimate | Reported only | Added by estimation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Census file | 10,449 | 10,079 | 370 |
| 2024 Census file | 8,349 | 7,953 | 396 |
| 2025 Census file | 6,333 | 5,993 | 340 |
2024 to 2025 · published estimate -2,016 units · reported only -1,960 · added by estimation -56. This split describes the difference between the published columns.
What types of housing were authorized?
| Units in building | Published estimate | Reported only | Added by estimation |
|---|---|---|---|
| One unit | 4,589 | 4,249 | 340 |
| Two units | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Three or four units | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Five or more units | 1,713 | 1,713 | 0 |
Local housing and rent context
| Measure | Estimate and margin |
|---|---|
| Housing units · Census table B25001 | 820,780 ± 317 |
| Median gross monthly rent · Census table B25064 | $1,354 ± $12 |
| Gross rent at least 30% of income · Census table B25070 | 53.4% ± 1 percentage points |
| Gross rent at least 50% of income | 26.5% ± 0.8 percentage points |
| Estimated households with a computed rent-to-income ratio | 292,863 |
The 2025 permit estimate amounts to 7.7 authorized units per 1,000 housing units in the ACS estimate. The numerator and denominator cover different periods.
The Vintage 2025 Census housing stock estimate changed from 846,016 in 2024 to 853,619 in 2025 (+7,603 units). This is a separate model-based inventory estimate.
Permit offices listed under this county code
Use the office pages for their own histories and source coverage notes.
- Alamo HeightsPermit office 48006500 · Bexar County · Latest year unavailable
- Balcones HeightsPermit office 48039500 · Bexar County · 0 authorized units
- Bexar County Unincorporated AreaPermit office 48061000 · Bexar County · 312 authorized units
- Castle HillsPermit office 48113500 · Bexar County · 3 authorized units
- China Grove townPermit office 48125000 · Bexar County · 0 authorized units
- ConversePermit office 48148000 · Bexar County · 293 authorized units
- ElmendorfPermit office 48216000 · Bexar County · 146 authorized units
- Fair Oaks RanchPermit office 48223500 · Bexar County · 26 authorized units
- Grey ForestPermit office 48282500 · Bexar County · 0 authorized units
- HelotesPermit office 48306500 · Bexar County · 40 authorized units
- Hill Country VillagePermit office 48314500 · Bexar County · 0 authorized units
- Hollywood Park townPermit office 48319500 · Bexar County · 0 authorized units
- KirbyPermit office 48370500 · Bexar County · Latest year unavailable
- Leon ValleyPermit office 48401500 · Bexar County · 79 authorized units
- Live OakPermit office 48411500 · Bexar County · 46 authorized units
- Olmos ParkPermit office 48521000 · Bexar County · 4 authorized units
- San AntonioPermit office 48619000 · Bexar County · 5,320 authorized units
- SelmaPermit office 48640500 · Bexar County · 8 authorized units
- Shavano ParkPermit office 48646500 · Bexar County · 7 authorized units
- SomersetPermit office 48657500 · Bexar County · 6 authorized units
- St. Hedwig townPermit office 48667000 · Bexar County · 14 authorized units
- Terrell HillsPermit office 48692500 · Bexar County · 12 authorized units
- Universal CityPermit office 48718500 · Bexar County · 16 authorized units
- Von OrmyPermit office 48729800 · Bexar County · 1 authorized units
- WindcrestPermit office 48762500 · Bexar County · 0 authorized units
Sources and definitions
How to read these figures
- The Census Building Permits Survey counts new privately owned housing units authorized by permits. One permit can cover multiple units. The counts describe authorizations, a stage before starts and completions.
- The published estimate includes reported units and Census estimates that fill gaps. The difference is calculated from those two columns. Reported-only units can include records from approved alternative sources. A missing report can leave an office without a usable count.
- County and state totals come from their own Census files. Permit offices can cover places across county lines or areas served by another jurisdiction. The office’s county field is used for navigation.
- ACS housing inventory and rents are survey estimates for 2020–2024. Gross rent includes rent and separately paid utilities or fuels. Rent burden is the share paying at least 30% of income among cash-rent households with a computed ratio. Margins are at 90% confidence. The margin for rent burden is approximate.
- Vintage 2025 county housing stock is a separate Census series. Its model uses building-permit data alongside other inputs. Read stock change and permits as separate measures.
Public sources retrieved November 10, 2026. Building Permits Survey annual data · Survey methodology · American Community Survey data · Download the comparison